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- Brendan Sorsby’s Lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, Joins. Plus, Collective Bargaining in CFB
Tate, Joel, and Van discuss Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft before welcoming his lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, to help break down the developments.
(0:00) Intro
(10:26) Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft
(28:38) Sorsby worth a first-round pick?
(30:58) Jeffrey Kessler joins the show
(01:21:23) Arch Manning returning to Texas in 2027?
(01:23:47) Dabo Swinney on the state of CFB
(01:31:10) SMU’s title chances
(01:36:47) James Franklin’s vision
(01:46:28) Army's football sponsorship
(01:47:32) One Big Debate: Jalen Brunson and the salary capHosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Jeffrey Kessler
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy GilThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
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2 hr 10 min - The Brendan Sorsby Decision and Sports Gambling, With Jay Bilas
Tate, Joel, and Van welcome ESPN’s Jay Bilas to help break down what the Brendan Sorsby decision means for college athletics.
(0:00) Intro
(02:44) Did Sinbad invent "raise the roof"?
(07:50) A Drake and Sauce Walka tangent
(15:15) Wemby a dirty player?
(18:21) Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby decision
(43:26) Jay Bilas joins the show
(01:20:24) Schools not playing Texas Tech?
(01:26:53) Pat McAfee’s paycheck
(01:30:34) Preseason rankings
(01:37:58) Lincoln Riley on the hot seat?
(01:42:39) Clemson ready to be back on top?Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Jay Bilas
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy GilThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
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1 hr 59 min - EA Sports 'CFB 27' Cover and HOF Ballots. Plus, Is the Sport in Danger?
Tate, Joel, and Van start the countdown to the college football season.
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) NBA Finals favorites
(20:57) EA’s 'College Football 27' cover
(27:30) Curt Cignetti: The sport is in danger
(44:59) A political tangent
(1:00:36) Texas Tech responds to Texas
(1:06:10) 2027 HOF Ballot
(1:11:23) USC’s Jayden Maiava
(1:12:26) Paul Finebaum on Brendan Sorsby
(1:16:24) Pete Golding on Lane Kiffin
(1:19:41) NC State's international game moved
(1:26:58) Beef of the Week: Joel vs. Jay-Z fans
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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1 hr 41 min - Very Early CFP Predictions, Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility, and Coach O’s LSU Return
Tate, Joel, and Van check in on some of the top headlines at this point in the college football offseason.
(0:00) Intro
(6:05) Way-too-early CFP predictions
(24:37) Start/Bench/Cut
(30:39) The Brendan Sorsby situation
(39:08) Steve Sarkisian vs. Texas Tech
(42:00) Coach Orgeron’s back at LSU
(49:57) NBA playoffs
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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1 hr 12 min - CFP Is Looking to Expand, and Joel Defends His Performance
Tate, Joel, and Van are back to their normal programming to discuss the latest news around college football. Expansion seems to be looming, but what good does that do for players? Plus, Joel took time to discuss his performance at the UCLA practice facility.
(0:00) Intro
(08:00) Recapping UCLA facility footage
(29:29) Story of the week: CFP expansion
(45:30) Top five headlines of the week
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 43 min - The Future of UCLA Football With Bob Chesney
Tate, Joel, and Van had full access at the Rose Bowl, where they caught up with Pac-12 legend T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Then they headed west to UCLA to catch up with Bob Chesney.
(0:00) Intro
(03:25) T.J. Houshmandzadeh interview
(06:16) Houshmandzadeh on training players and UCLA's outlook
(07:28) Houshmandzadeh's hair secrets
(09:42) Bob Chesney interview
(10:33) Chesney on how important it is to deliver at UCLA
(13:12) Chesney on UCLA's recruiting class
(17:40) Chesney on his mentors
(27:30) Chesney on Nico Iamaleava
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guests: T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Bob Chesney
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
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47 min - Did the UCLA Spring Game Convince Joel to Move West? Plus, Trinidad Chambliss Considered LSU
Tate, Joel, and Van are back together in Los Angeles.
(0:00) Intro
(03:15) One Big Reaction
(15:22) UNC vs. Duke
(21:10) Story of the Week
(32:19) Top Five HeadlinesHosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy GilThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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1 hr 15 min - Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted, and More NFL Draft Takeaways, Plus Gambling Addiction in CFB
Tate, Joel, and Van react to the aftermath of the 2026 NFL draft.
(0:00) Intro
(3:00) Jokic vs. Olajuwon
(34:30) One Big Reaction
(01:09:40) Story of the Week
(01:20:56) Top Five HeadlinesHosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias
Additional Production Support: Billy GilThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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1 hr 39 min - Bill Simmons Joins the Show, Plus a 2026 NFL Draft Preview
Bill joins Tate, Joel, and Van to kick off the show before the fellas dig into the top storylines of the 2026 NFL draft.
(0:00) Bill Simmons joins the show
(11:04) Bill’s NFL draft take
(20:53) Fernando Mendoza’s dad vs. Billy Gil
(35:12) Joel’s Big Board 2.0
(01:05:32) Joel Story Time
(01:19:46) Top Five HeadlinesHosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Bill Simmons
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy GilThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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1 hr 40 min - Bill Bellamy and Rebooting the Booty Call, Plus the Russini-Vrabel Situation
Tate, Joel, and Van react to Dianna Russini’s resignation and Mike Vrabel’s consequences, or lack thereof. Then comedian Bill Bellamy raises the roof and joins the fellas on the show.
(0:00) Intro
(9:50) New CFP logo
(12:46) Ethics, journalism, and Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel
(29:29) Bill Bellamy joins the show
(01:18:03) Top Five Headlines of the Week
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Bill Bellamy
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
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Welcome to Ringer Tailgate—the college football show where sharp analysis, wild banter, and just the right amount of chaos collide. Van Lathan, Joel Anderson, and Tate Frazier are your sideline…
squad for SEC showdowns, Big Ten brawls, West Coast weirdness, and everything in between. It’s your ultimate CFB hangout: smarter than your average fan forum, but way more fun than your coach’s press conference. New episodes drop every Wednesday, and you can catch the crew live on YouTube every Saturday evening throughout the season.
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